There were two Greek sculptors with this name. The 4th-century Bryaxis signed a marble tripod base decorated with athletic scenes in relief, and was alleged to have participated in the sculptural decoration of the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus. The 3rd-century Bryaxis created the type of the seated god Serapis, which was much copied, especially in Greek Egypt.
Above left: Tripod base showing Bryaxis's signature. Oxford, Ashmolean Museum Cast Gallery Cat. No. D091a. Photo. Ian Hiley, Beazley Archive. © Ashmolean Museum
Above right: Tripod base showing one of four sides. Oxford, Ashmolean Museum Cast Gallery Cat. No. D091b. Photo. Ian Hiley, Beazley Archive. © Ashmolean Museum